And the Government has also revealed £100,000 backing for three new cycle projects to add to the £7million committed to improving cycling safety.

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Cycling minister Jesse Norman said: "We need to become a nation of cyclists, and this government wants to make cycling the natural choice of transport for people of all ages and backgrounds."

Xavier Brice, CEO of walking and cycling charity Sustrans, added: "Road safety applies to everyone, regardless of travel mode and we broadly support the case for a new offence to tackle dangerous cycling.

"However, it must remain proportional as people on bikes rarely cause harm to others through their own actions but, like pedestrians, are particularly vulnerable to motor vehicles which are by far the largest cause of death and serious injury on our roads."